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The result of the cap rate calculation is important because it provides investors with a lot of information about the value of the property, the risk in acquiring it, and its potential return. For example, a higher c...
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The house I am planning to buy has a detached 2-car garage (20x26=520 sqft). It has a concert slab and already has electricity. If I want to turn it into a 1-bedroom apartment, how much would it cost? I just want to r...
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I know there are still many real estate owners out there that are struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Especially commercial property owners as many businesses make working from a home a more permanen...
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New Landlord here! Im looking for opinions:
We have a duplex that my wife and I are using to house-hack. The utilities are not split. What is your experience with including utilities within the rent? Can you charge m...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $550,000
Cash invested: $250,000
Sale price: $950,000
Purchased an as-is home for a fix & flip. Needed a fu...
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Hello all, my brother and I own a total of 3 properties with a 4th under agreement (has not closed yet - fingers crossed). Working on another deal where the current owner had 3 duplexes and changed the deed to a 6 uni...
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Hello, A friend and business partner of mine and myself are looking to purchase a SFH in our local college town to live in while we both attend the school. Our current plan is to split the down payment, secure traditi...
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Hi,I want to sell my rental property which had appreciated well enough to payoff my primary home mortgage. Any pointers on how the tax on appreciation is calculated taking into considering the passive activity loss ov...
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QUESTION: When does it make sense to do a HELOC vs refinance your house?
SITUATION: I have a home that I’ve been doing a live-in renovation with. When it’s all said and done, I’ll have invested about $50,000 (plus a...
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Sorry if this is too basic for this forum. I am still trying to figure this whole real estate thing out. I have one duplex and my home, but I am struggling to figure out how to take the next step in growing my portfol...